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Anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide: SMEs most affected
CEPE has reacted with disappointment to the European Commission Regulation which is imposing antidumping duties on imports of titanium dioxide from China. The association’s managing director Christel...
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Gulf Coatings Show 2025 announces new dates
Due to industry demand the Gulf Coatings Show 2025 will now take place from October 20–22, 2025, at the Expo Centre Sharjah, UAE. As one of the key events for the coatings industry in the Middle East,...
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Study on preparation and performance of anti-icing superhydrophobic coating on composite insulators
Maintaining anti-icing properties of isolators on overhead lines is critical for performance and safety. This study presents a superhydrophobic coating based on two resins and special fillers to create...
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Gemini Industries acquires Diamond Vogel’s industrial wood business unit
The transition officially began on 3 February 2025, with Gemini assuming responsibility for Diamond Vogel’s industrial wood coatings division.
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Flame retardant PET fabric
A new work describes a flame retardant behavior and smoke suppression of gelatin/phytic acid/clay complexes on PET fabric.
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Synthomer unveils new innovation centre in Shanghai
Synthomer has announced the formal opening of its new China Innovation Centre (CIC) in Shanghai.
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Enhanced properties of cellulose-based packaging
Researchers have presenged a novel approach to enhancing barrier and mechanical properties of cellulose-based packaging.
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Elkem announces partnership with Silstar
Elkem Silicones has announced the appointment of Silstar South Africa as its new exclusive agent and distributor for South Africa and neighbouring countries.
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Interview: “Plastic coatings have evolved significantly”
Eugénie Charrière, global marketing and strategy director at Vencorex, highlights new developments, trends and challenges in plastic coatings. Interview by Kirsten Wrede
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Novel self-healing epoxy coating
Researchers have recently presented a aemi-intrinsic self-healing epoxy coating using ionic liquid and super absorbent polymer.
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MC-Bauchemie opens production facility in Bolivia
MC-Bauchemie has opened its new production facility in the Guapilo industrial centre in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia).
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Brenntag signs distribution agreement for synthetic iron oxides
Brenntag has announced a strategic distribution agreement for North America with Raveshia Group, a technical manufacturer of inorganic and organic Pigments.
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Facile antifogging and antibacterial coating for biomedical applications
Antifogging and antibacterial properties are both essential in biomedical examination and diagnostics to ensure clear visibility and prevent potential bacterial infections. However, it is quite challenging...
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Mipa: Merger in Switzerland
The Mipa Group is strengthening its presence in Switzerland: On 30 June 2025, Mipa Lacke + Farben AG in Kriessern and Mipa Coatings Schweiz AG in Islikon will merge with retroactive effect from 1 January...